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Forage webinar captures highlights of winter Extension meetings
Published on March 27, 2013
The Online Crop and Forage Highlights webinars series forage meeting was recorded and is now available to watch online. -
Corn Shredlage for dairy cows
Published on February 28, 2013
Corn Shredlage is the result of a new technology for harvesting corn silage with longer particle length. Learn more about it at the Michigan Forage Technology Conference on March 7 in East Lansing. -
Feed plans needed for cattle farms
Published on February 27, 2013
Cattle farms across Michigan are dealing with very tight supplies resulting in shortages that may demand detailed feed and forage budgets. -
Can you graze cover crops? Yes!
Published on February 27, 2013
The Michigan Forage Technology Conference on Thursday, March 7, will answer your questions about how to alleviate forage shortages through use of cover crops for grazing or hay. -
MSU Extension Online Crop and Forage Highlights scheduled for March 14 and 21
Published on February 25, 2013
Join a meeting or go online to receive condensed highlights from winter programs regarding grain and forage production, pest management and drought recovery in 2013. -
Registration for the 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy CLOSES Thursday, Feb. 14!
Published on February 13, 2013
Registration for this important event closes at midnight on Thursday, Feb. 14, so register NOW to ensure your spot at the 2013 IPM Academy! -
Forage variety selection really pays
Published on February 8, 2013
Wise selection of perennial forage varieties is the investment return that keeps on giving and giving. -
MAEAP Phase I credits available at 2013 Integrated Pest Management Academy
Published on February 8, 2013
Getting verified in the MAEAP shows your peers and neighbors that you’re committed to agricultural stewardship and protecting the environment. Start the process today by attending the IPM Academy for your Phase 1 credit. -
Getting started with grazing
Published on February 1, 2013
Beginning farmers have opportunities to utilize grazing systems to harvest high quality forages at a lower cost and with lower capital investment as compared to mechanical harvesting systems. -
A Michigan’s Upper Peninsula farmer uses buckwheat to improve low fertility clay soils
Published on January 25, 2013
An old idea re-emerges from a western Upper Peninsula red clay farm.